In this episode, you?ll learn the best expert advice Mel learned this year.

Today, Mel has carefully selected the most life-changing, thought-provoking, and inspiring moments shared by her guests in the last 12 months.

These are the breakthrough ideas and expert insights that left a lasting impact on her, and they are about to do the same for you.

Hear from world-class scientists, researchers, and leaders in their field as they reveal how to manifest success, have better boundaries, the secret to a happy life, and how to finally get the sleep you deserve.

This is not just a podcast episode. It is your step-by-step guide to real change and the level-up you have been waiting for. Ready to make 2025 your best year yet? Start here.

In this episode, you?ll learn:

This episode is packed with wisdom, practical tools, and inspiring moments that will transform how you think, act, and show up in 2025. 

For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page.

What should you listen to next? You?ll love the full podcast episodes with each of the experts featured today:

Dr. Jim Doty: Spotify | Apple | YouTube

Jefferson Fisher: Spotify | Apple | YouTube

Dr. Rebecca Robbins: Spotify | Apple | YouTube

Trent Shelton: Spotify | Apple | YouTube

Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar: Spotify | Apple | YouTube

Tiffany Aliche: Spotify | Apple | YouTube

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This episode will change the way you think about every relationship in your life. 

Today, Harvard?s Dr. Stuart Ablon is distilling 30 years of behavior change research into one hour. 

Dr. Ablon is the Founder and Director of Think: Kids at Massachusetts General Hospital, which focuses on Collaborative Problem Solving. An award-winning psychologist, Dr. Ablon is also a professor of child and adolescent psychiatry at Harvard Medical School.

After listening, you will have a completely new approach to dealing with difficult people, challenging kids, and family members.

In this candid and relatable conversation, Mel and Dr. Ablon bust through the most common parenting myths and offers a simple 3 step approach for transforming even the most frustrating dynamics. 

This episode isn?t just about solving conflicts; it?s about creating a deeper understanding of others and fostering lasting change. 

Whether you're a parent, partner, or simply navigating life?s challenges, this conversation is for you.

For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page.

If you liked this episode, and want to create a peaceful connection with family, listen to to this episode next: The Simple Tool That Will Transform Your Family Dynamic

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Confidence is a skill, and today you are going to learn exactly how to build it.

Mel is one of the leading experts on the topic of confidence and is tapped regularly by the world?s top brands to teach their leaders how to be more confident. 

And in today?s episode, Mel is giving you her step-by-step playbook, the same one that she teaches to leaders around the world, that you can use immediately.

Mel is offering the guide to believing in yourself (for real this time) in 5 simple steps. 

If you have ever wanted to know how to increase your self-confidence and improve self-esteem, this is the episode for you. Whether you want to speak up at work, set boundaries, or stop doubting yourself,  you need to hear this.

This is an encore episode with new and exciting insights from Mel at the top.

For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page.

If you liked this episode, which was packed with coaching and simple tools to be more confident, you?ll love listening to this one next: How to Read Body Language to Get What You Want: 6 Simple Psychological Tricks to Be More Confident

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In this episode, you will learn how to live a more meaningful and happy life with zero weird tricks. 

Today, world renowned professor Dr. Laurie Santos is here to give you a crash course on living a happier, more fulfilling life. 

Dr. Santos is the professor behind Yale?s most popular course of all time, which she then taught as an online course called The Science of Well-Being.

5 million students have taken her semester-long course, but you don?t need to.

Why? Because today on the podcast, she is distilling and summarizing the key takeaways from her world-famous 26 lectures into one hour for you. 

She will share the surprising truths about what truly makes you happy and 5 science-backed ways to rewire your mind for more joy and meaning. 

And even if happiness feels out of reach, this episode will change your perspective and equip you with practical tools to experience more of it, starting today. 

For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page.

If you liked this episode, you?ll love hearing from Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar ? the most popular professor in Harvard?s history ? share about the science of creating a better life. Listen to this one next: How to Build the Life You Want: Timeless Wisdom for More Happiness & Purpose

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Today, you are getting the best dating advice out there for both you and your loved ones.

Mel sits down with Logan Ury ? a behavior scientist, dating expert, host of Netflix?s new dating series ?The Later Daters,? and Director of Relationship Science at Hinge ? to get her science-backed insights on finding success in dating.

If dating apps make you feel hopeless, if you feel like dating is broken, or can?t seem to find ?the one,? Logan?s insights will change your approach to finding love forever.

Whether you're single, in a relationship, or supporting a loved one navigating the dating scene, this episode is packed with science-backed insights and actionable tools to help anyone find the love they deserve.

For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page.

If you?re in your relationship and want tools and tips on how to make it better, listen to this episode next: 5 Signs of an Incompatible Relationship & 3 Signs You?ve Found ?The One?

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If you?re going through a breakup, or someone you love is, this episode is dedicated to you.

Mel is sharing the #1 cure for your broken heart, and is here to help you navigate the incredibly difficult process of moving forward after a breakup.

This is also a resource to share with anyone in your life who is going through heartbreak.

In this episode, Mel is joined by her daughter Sawyer, who recently went through the biggest breakup of her life. 

They reveal research-backed strategies and the real, raw emotions of going through loss and grief, and together, they walk you through the painful task of learning how to live without someone you loved.

If you're ready for guidance on healing and moving forward, this episode is for you. 

Get a copy of Mel?s new book, The Let Them Theory, which she mentions in this episode.

For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page.

If you liked this episode, listen to this one next: Let Go of Negative Thoughts & Reprogram Your Mind for More Positive Thinking

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In this episode, you will learn the requirements of a good relationship ? and the signs your relationship may not go the distance.

If you?re wondering if someone is ?the one? and you?re not sure if you should end things, you?ll get the answer today.

And if you?re struggling through a rough patch in your relationship and want tools and tips on how to make it better, Mel is sharing that as well.

Today, you?re getting the skills you need for any healthy romantic relationship.

Whether you?re in the early stages of dating, committed for years, or simply curious about your compatibility, this episode will give you the tools to navigate love with confidence.

Get a copy of Mel?s new book, The Let Them Theory, which she mentions in this episode.

For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page.

If you liked this episode, and want to hear a very candid conversation with Mel and her husband Chris about their 28 year marriage, listen to this episode next: How To Create Better Relationships: 6 Surprising Lessons From 28 Years Of Marriage

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After listening to this episode, you?re going to understand how to harness the power of your mind in a way you never thought possible.

Today, Mel welcomes Dr. Jeff Karp, a world-renowned scientist and innovator, who?s here to teach you simple, science-backed methods to unlock your potential, no matter where you?re starting from.

You?ll learn how these tools helped Dr. Karp break free from feeling stuck, reframe challenges, and bring creativity and connection into every area of his life.

He?ll show you exactly how to use these techniques to sharpen your focus, manage stress, and boost your energy instantly.

By the end of this episode, you?ll have a toolkit of strategies to help you overcome overwhelm, silence self-doubt, and bring purpose into your daily life.

Get ready to unlock your mind, ignite your potential, and transform the way you live.

For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page.

If you liked this episode on brain health and unlocking your potential, listen to this one next: The #1 Neuroscientist: After Listening to This, Your Brain Will Not Be the Same

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Today, Mel is sharing exactly what you can do to improve the dynamic within your family.

Whether it?s disagreements over politics, someone who always has to be in the center of attention, or just pressure to make the limited time fun, family get-togethers can be hard.

You?ll learn Mel?s favorite tool, The Let Them Theory, to stop getting upset, bothered, or angry with your family, and what you can do instead.

This episode is a masterclass in how to improve your relationships with your family, so you can create stronger, more positive, and peaceful connections.

For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page.

To order Mel?s new book The Let Them Theory, click here.

If you liked this personal episode on family dynamics and creating lasting connection, despite the differences, listen to this episode next: How To Create Better Relationships: 6 Surprising Lessons From 28 Years Of Marriage

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If you find that the clutter keeps piling up, this episode will blow your mind.

You?re going to learn a foolproof decluttering method that has transformed Mel?s home.

The incredible Dana K. White, founder of the hit blog, A Slob Comes Clean, and author of How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind, is here to help you  tackle your clutter and the overwhelm that comes with it. 

Today she shares a five-step process that?s revolutionized the way countless people manage their lives?and it?s not about buying more containers or wasting time making everything look perfect. 

This is decluttering like you?ve never heard it before, designed to make your life easier, your mind clearer, and your home more peaceful. 

This episode will give you  the first step to finally feeling less underwater (no matter what your shelves, desk, or bathroom counter looks like right now!). 

This is an encore episode with new and exciting insights from Mel at the top.

For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page.

If you liked this episode, which was packed with personal stories and open dialogue from Mel, you?ll love this one: How To Create Better Relationships: 6 Surprising Lessons From 28 Years Of Marriage

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Today, Mel?s dream guest joins her in the Boston studios: Dr. Gabor Maté, MD.

Dr. Maté is a world-renowned trauma expert, and shares things today unlike he has ever shared before.

This wide-ranging conversation covers ADHD, autoimmune diseases, anxiety, addiction, people pleasing, and trauma. 

Dr. Maté will take you on a deep dive into how your early life experiences can shape the way you feel and function today, both mentally and physically. 

This episode is about unlocking real healing and finding hope. 

Dr. Maté?s compassionate insights will show you how understanding your past can free you to make healthier choices right now.

You?re about to discover powerful, science-backed ways to understand and care for yourself in ways you never have before. 

So, whether you?re on this journey for yourself or to help someone you love, this episode is for you.

For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page.

If you liked this episode and want to reprogram your brain for more happiness and fulfillment, listen to this episode next: #1 Neurosurgeon: How to Manifest Anything You Want & Unlock the Unlimited Power of Your Mind

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It?s time to get off the hamster wheel that?s leaving you exhausted and overwhelmed.

If the idea of ?doing nothing? feels almost painful and you feel uncomfortable when you?re not busy, this episode is the wake-up call you need. 

Today, Mel unpacks one of the most common addictions that you probably have never heard of before: the addiction to busyness and stress.

Here to give more research and advice is Dr. Scott Lyons, a medical doctor, psychologist, and world-renowned trauma expert. 

Dr. Lyons explains why over-scheduling every second of your day and constantly feeling ?not enough? unless stretched to the limit is keeping you disconnected.

By the end of this episode, you?ll have actionable steps to break free from the cycle and regain control of your time, energy, and peace of mind.

For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page.

If you liked this empowering and insightful episode, listen to this one next: #1 Stress Doctor: 5 Tools to Protect Your Brain From Stress & Feel Calmer Now

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Today, you?ll learn the #1 money rule to live by to achieve financial success. 

You?ll also get the secret to stopping fear and anxiety around money for good. 

In this episode, financial expert Farnoosh Torabi will uncover major money myths that leave you feeling trapped and the steps you need to take to get good with money and build wealth. 

Whether you want to start saving, make more, or get out of debt, this episode will lay the foundation for greater financial success. 

This is an open and honest episode that will help you transform your relationship with money, and Mel candidly shares about her experience with financial fear after she found herself $800,000 in debt. 

For more resources related to this episode, click here for the podcast episode page.

If you want more content related to money and finances, listen to this episode next: 5 Rules of Money: How to Make It, Save It, & Be Smarter About It

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Today, you will learn a mindset that will unlock the full power of your mind.

Your thoughts are connected to your future. It?s time to destroy the limitations of your mind so that you can unlock greater success, purpose, and possibilities.

If you feel stuck, unmotivated, or like you?re falling behind, this episode is for you.

Right now, there are 3 lies you tell yourself that are keeping you stuck in negative thinking patterns.

Today, Mel, along with four renowned experts, will help you identify 3 three lies and replace them with empowering truths that will shift your perspective and make moving forward easier than you ever thought possible. 

You?ll learn powerful insights from Mel as well as leaders in the fields of medicine, business, and spirituality. 

This episode will be the wake-up call you need to start believing in your potential.

What should you listen to next? 

You?ll love the full podcast episodes with each of the experts featured today:

Dr. James Doty, MD: #1 Neurosurgeon: How to Manifest Anything You Want & Unlock the Unlimited Power of Your Mind

Steven Bartlett: The 51% Rule (and 3 More Strategies to Think Like a Millionaire)

Dr. Alok Kanojia, MD: Before You Waste Time, Listen to This

Pastor Sarah Jakes Roberts: How to Create a New Version of Yourself: Let Go of Past Mistakes & Overcome Regret

For more resources, including links to learn more about each expert on today?s episode, click here for the podcast episode page. 

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In today?s episode, you?re going to learn about the powerful connection between neuroscience and religious experiences.

Renowned medical doctor and neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Newberg, MD is here on the podcast today, and you?re going to be amazed at what he shares.

Dr. Newberg is a pioneering researcher of ?neurotheology,? which is a field of research that studies the relationship between neuroscience and spirituality. 

He has spent decades scanning the brains of people during prayer, meditation, and spiritual experiences, and he?s here to share the findings of his huge body of research ? and how you can apply it in your life.

Whether you consider yourself religious, spiritual, or an atheist, this episode is for you. You?ll discover practical tools to create daily rituals that cultivate a sense of unity, 

connectedness, and calm in your daily life ? starting right now. 

For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page. 

If you liked this episode and would like to know more about about your mind works, listen to this episode next: #1 Neurosurgeon: How to Manifest Anything You Want & Unlock the Unlimited Power of Your Mind

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If you feel a sense of overwhelm, dread, or uncertainty right now, you need to hear this episode.

Right now, so many things are out of your control ? whether it?s global events, elections, a health diagnosis, or news you?re waiting on.

In today?s deeply personal episode, Mel is sharing her best tools to deal with overthinking and negative thoughts. 

Your worries are stealing the joy and peace you deserve. 

And by the time you finish listening, you?ll feel more calm, grounded, and ready to handle whatever challenge comes your way.

For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page. 

What should you listen to next? Check out this episode about a powerful tool you can use to start every morning strong, no matter what is happening around you: Start Strong: Do This Every Morning to Get Out of Bed, Beat Anxiety, and Feel Incredible All Day

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By the time you finish listening, your perspective on death?and life?will be forever changed.

Today, Mel sits down with death doula and best-selling author Alua Arthur for a transformative conversation about how embracing the shortness of life can unlock a profound sense of joy and purpose in your life right now.

Alua shares three powerful questions you should ask yourself today and reveals an inspiring exercise to perform on your birthday to help you live with more intention and gratitude.

With wisdom, warmth, and humor, Alua shows how getting real about death can unlock the authentic, fulfilling life you?re meant to live.

Prepare for a mindset shift that will change how you look at life, death, and everything in between.

For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page. 

If you liked this deeply profound episode, listen to this one next: #1 Neurosurgeon: How to Manifest Anything You Want & Unlock the Unlimited Power of Your Mind

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In this episode, you are getting the 6 secrets to a lasting partnership.

You will learn how to make love last and the key to keeping your relationship successful and strong.

Today, Mel and her husband Chris dive deep into the most important lessons they've learned in 28 years of marriage.

Mel and Chris share their real-time reactions to each other?s insights as they dive deep into the keys to a lasting relationship.

Together, they unpack how to handle resentment and unmet expectations, how to navigate family pressures, personal growth, and much more.

Whether you're in a relationship, navigating one, or simply curious about how to build a lasting connection, this episode offers authentic and relatable relationship advice you?ve never heard before.

For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page.

If you liked this episode and would like to know more about how to build connection that lasts, listen to this episode next: The Best Relationship Advice No One Ever Told You

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After listening to this episode, your brain won?t be the same. 

Today, you are going to learn the science behind manifestation and what steps you need to take to manifest your dream life.

In this episode, Mel sits down with the extraordinary Dr. Jim Doty, a Stanford neurosurgeon, neuroscientist, and expert on manifestation and visualization. 

Together, they dive deep into the science behind creating the life you want. Dr. Doty explains why your negative self-talk is holding you back and how you can reprogram your brain using simple yet powerful tools rooted in neuroscience.

This episode is science meets manifestation, as Dr. Doty unpacks how neuroscience proves visualization. It will give you the mindset reset you need to make your brain work for you and to rewire it for success. 

For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page. 

If you liked this episode and would like to know more about manifestation, listen to this episode next: How to Manifest Anything You Want: 4 Simple Steps Backed by Neuroscience & Olympic Athletes

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Mel is thrilled to announce that her new book, ?The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can't Stop Talking About? is now available for pre-order.

You can order a copy of the book at LetThem.com.

If you're struggling to achieve your goals or feel a little happier, the problem isn't you. The problem is the power you give to other people.

In this book, you?ll learn how two words ? ?Let Them? ? can set you free. Free from the opinions, drama, and judgments of others. Free from the exhausting cycle of trying to manage everything and everyone around you. 

There is a better way to live. 

The Let Them Theory is a proven method that teaches you how to protect your time and energy, and focus on what matters to you. You?ve spent too long chasing approval, managing other people?s happiness, and letting their opinions hold you back. Learn how to stop giving your power away and start creating a life where you come first?your dreams, your goals, your happiness.

?Let Them? is a simple tool that millions of people around the world can?t stop talking about because it works. The fastest way to take control of your life is to stop trying to control other people and focus on what you can control: yourself. 

By letting other people live their lives, you finally get to live yours.

Order your copy of The Let Them Theory now and discover how much power you truly have!

If you have trouble getting out of bed, there is one simple hack you need to wake up early, beat anxiety, and kickstart your morning. 

In today?s episode, Mel shares a technique called slithering that will help you on those tough mornings when getting out of bed feels impossible.

Mel reveals how this unique practice, taught to her by her therapist, moves stress and tension out of your body, helping you shift your mindset and start the day with ease.

You?ll learn how to use this simple tool to reset your body, tackle morning dread, and take control of your day?no matter what challenges you?re facing.

Note: this episode covers sensitive material, including discussion of trauma and sexual assault. If this topic isn?t for you right now ? please skip this episode.

For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page. 

If you liked this episode and would like to know more about Mel?s morning routine, you?ll love: 3 Small Decisions That Make You Feel Incredible: Do This Every Morning After Waking Up

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In this episode, Mel is giving you the step-by-step roadmap of how to reinvent your life.

Whether you?ve just graduated, you?re an empty nester, or you?re somewhere in between, this episode will provide you with the steps to make a pivot.

You?ll learn why reinvention is not about fixing what?s broken, but about tapping into your desires, following your curiosity, and taking bold action. 

By the end of this episode, you?ll be fired up and ready to take control of your future. This is an encore episode with new and exciting insights from Mel at the top of the episode where you?re getting Mel?s simple guide for stepping into your next chapter.

For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page. 

If you liked this episode, you?ll love listening to this one next: 9 Small Things That Will Make a Surprisingly Big Difference

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When was the last time you said "no" without feeling guilty? Or set a boundary and actually stuck to it? 

If you can?t remember, today?s episode is the wake-up call you need. 

Boundaries can protect your time, energy, and mental space, and yet for so many of us, boundaries are hard to make and almost impossible to keep.

Renowned psychiatrist Dr. Pooja Lakshmin is sharing the 3 surprising signs that you lack boundaries and how to take control to reclaim your life. 

By the end of this conversation, you're not only going to know how to set them, you're going to realize that any single time you feel overwhelmed or overextended, you need to take her 3 simple yet powerful steps to taking your power back.

If you liked this episode and want to learn exactly what to do to live a more peaceful and fulfilled life, listen to this episode next: 5 Things Only Fake Friends Do & How to Let Go of What No Longer Serves You

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In today?s episode, you?re going to learn how to turn your comfort zone into a powerful tool that fuels your success.

Your comfort zone is not a place of weakness?it?s actually a place for growth. 

Today, you?ll discover how and when to use it so you can feel more calm, confident and optimistic about your life. 

You?ll know when to press pause in your life so you can recharge, and build the strength to take on your biggest challenges.

Based in science, Mel will explain how everyday comforts?whether it?s your favorite cozy blanket or your go-to spot on the couch?can actually make you more resilient and help you break through self-sabotage, fear, and resistance. 

Plus, you?ll hear from world-renowned Harvard psychiatrist Dr. Robert Waldinger, who shares the surprising science behind comfort rituals and why they?re essential for staying grounded in a chaotic world.

It?s time to unlock the power of your comfort zone so you can truly create a better life. 

If you liked this episode and want to learn exactly what to do to discover your authentic self (at any age), listen to this episode next: How to Build Real Confidence: 7 Truths to Unlock Your Authentic Self

For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. 

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If you struggle to make new habits stick, you are not the problem.

You've just been missing the right tools and strategies to make real change happen. 

In this episode, you?re going to learn the simple ways to break bad habits and form new ones.

Mel is revealing the 3 biggest mistakes you are likely making when trying to change your behavior and why it?s not about willpower.

She is breaking down the science of habit formation so you can finally understand why your bad habits keep holding you back?and how to flip the script.

This is a comprehensive toolkit that will help you apply the research to your life and take the exact steps you need to make lasting change.

This episode will help you beat your next urge to doom scroll, snack, smoke, or self-sabotage. 

This is the breakthrough you've been waiting for!

If you want more science-backed hacks for more confidence and productivity, listen to this episode next: 4 Habits for Energy, Productivity, & Happiness That Changed My Life (Science-Backed)

For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. 

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Do you have a family member, a boss, or even a close friend who constantly drains your energy or makes everything about them? 

In today?s episode, you?ll learn how to protect yourself from toxic, self-centered personalities that can make you feel exhausted and frustrated.

Dr. Ramani, a world-renowned expert on narcissism, gives you the playbook to navigate even the most challenging personalities. 

She will break down the signs of narcissistic behavior and arm you with the strategies you need to maintain your boundaries and your sanity. 

You?ll learn how to stop letting difficult people control your life and get practical advice on how to create a game plan for peace in every one of your relationships.

If you liked this tactical and powerful episode, listen to this one next: How to Handle Negative People: 6 Strategies to Protect Your Peace

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If you?ve ever failed, made a major mistake, or wish you could take something back, this episode will teach you how to let go of regret and move forward.

Today, Mel is sharing her breast implant story and how everything went horribly wrong. Even though she can now laugh at some of the things that happened, she also faces the truth: how this one decision left her with regret and shame for years. 

This episode is a masterclass in turning your pain and past failures into straight-up rocket fuel. 

Mel gives life-changing insights that will turn your regret into wisdom that will help you get out of any situation where you feel stuck. 

It?s time to reclaim who you are meant to be and take back control of your life.

If you liked this personal yet informative episode, check this one out next: I?ve Never Told This Story: Leaky Bladder, Pelvic Floor, UTIs, & Constipation (#1 Urologist Gives Solutions).

For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. 

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This episode will change your brain forever.

World-renowned neuroscientist Dr. Wendy Suzuki is here to share new research around the brain-changing benefits of exercise. Dr. Suzuki is the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at New York University and is a leading researcher known for her areas of memory, psychology, and neurobiology.

She's a pioneer in researching how moving your body and exercising improves your brain health, and today she is here to teach you the best exercise is to improve brain function, the #1 way to strengthen your mind, and the antidote to aging.

Dr. Suzuki also reveals the 10-minute routine you should do every day to lower your risk of dementia and improve memory.

You will get her step-by-step guide to boost energy, focus, and mood. Dr. Suzuki?s practical tips and fascinating insights will empower you to take control of your mind and your life?starting today.

And you?re going to want to listen to this entire episode because there is a shocking surprise you won?t want to miss.

You?ll learn the true power of the phrase ?I love you?: why it matters, when to use it, and if you want more surprising takeaways, listen to this episode next, featuring the director of the 86-year-long happiness study at Harvard: What Makes a Good Life? Lessons From the Longest Study on Happiness

For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page.

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In today?s episode, you?re about to uncover the shockingly simple habits that billionaires swear by?and you?ll be surprised at how easy it is to adopt them. 

These tips will help you create a future filled with success, no matter where you are right now.

Mel breaks down the tiny habits and routines of successful people like Taylor Swift, LeBron James, Warren Buffett, Sara Blakely, and more. 

You?ll learn the secrets behind their goal-setting, decision-making, and even how they prioritize sleep to stay at the top of their game.

These easy, science-backed habits are free, powerful, and will transform your future, one little move at a time.

If you?re ready for an immediate boost to your energy, productivity, and overall well-being, listen to this episode next: 9 Small Things That Will Make a Surprisingly Big Difference

For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. 

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In today?s episode, you?re getting the blueprint for developing your communication skills. What you learn will boost your influence and make you more confident. 

You and Mel are both learning from trial lawyer Jefferson Fisher, who is known for his straightforward advice, tips, and tricks on how to communicate better.

Jefferson is teaching you proven techniques to express yourself clearly, handle disrespect, and know what to say when someone challenges you, even in high-pressure situations. 

He will also teach you:

If you?ve ever felt unsure of how to get your point across or wished you could be more confident when speaking, this episode is packed with tools you can use immediately to transform how you engage with others.

If you liked this tactical episode, listen to this episode next and learn how to use body language to boost your influence: How to Read Body Language to Get What You Want: 6 Simple Psychological Tricks to Be More Confident

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In today?s episode, you?ll learn the 9 small habits that will change your life and make it easier.

If you?re ready for an immediate boost to your energy, productivity, and overall well-being, this episode is for you. 

Mel is sharing 9 little, easy-to-implement changes that will have a surprisingly big impact on your life. 

They?re practical, simple shifts you can make starting today, and the best part? Each one comes with a memorable, sticky tip that will make it easy to remember and apply.

Whether you?re looking to get healthier, improve your relationships, reduce stress, or just feel a little better every day, these quick changes are packed with research-backed benefits that will have you thinking, ?Why didn?t I start doing this sooner??

From mindset shifts and sleep hacks to how you manage your time and even your emotions, these 9 tips cover it all ? and you can put them into practice immediately.

This episode is packed with life-changing tips that anyone, no matter your schedule or situation, can start using right now. By the end, you?ll feel empowered, energized, and ready to start seeing big results from these small changes.

Share this episode with a friend who could use a little boost, and let?s start making life easier and better, together.

If you liked this tactical episode, listen to this episode next and learn how to transform your mood and mind: 4 Habits for Energy, Productivity, & Happiness That Changed My Life (Science-Backed)

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In today?s episode, you?ll reframe your perspective on happiness, kindness, and friendship through a fresh lens?all thanks to a surprising source: Mel?s 10-year-old guest, Elton. 

Mel is sitting down with this wise beyond his years kid for an impactful, profound conversation that will challenge you (and encourage you!) to be a better human. Elton?s simple but profound insights on everything from friendships and feelings to screen time and self-kindness are exactly what you need?no matter your age.

Forget the idea that wisdom only comes with age. This episode is an invitation to embrace the wisdom and curiosity of those younger than you. It?s a reminder that sometimes the most powerful lessons come from the most unexpected voices.

This episode is your call to get curious and excited about life again. This is the kind of advice that everyone ?no matter your age?needs to hear, and you?ll leave this episode feeling empowered to be a kinder, more intentional friend, parent, sibling, and person.

You?ll also rethink how much time you spend on your phone, feel encouraged to reconnect with what brings you joy, and learn how to be gentler with yourself.

This is also a great episode to share with your kids or with anyone who is a parent.

For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. 

If you liked this fun and relatable episode, listen to this one next, about Mel?s recent hiking trip with her family and the lessons she learned through that experience: 7 Lessons To Learn Once That Will Improve Your Life Forever

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After listening to today?s personal episode, you will feel called to experience things more deeply, create more meaning, and find lasting change in your life. 

In this episode, Mel dives into an incredible, true story about her life-changing experience with an owl and how it brought profound and unexpected meaning to her life. 

This episode is remarkable because whether you?re dealing with a change in your own life or just looking for a little bit of inspiration, Mel?s lessons and insights will inspire you to open your mind to larger possibilities and amazing capabilities that you already have.

This episode is your reminder to keep your eyes?and your mind?wide open and embrace the magic in the everyday.

If you liked this poignant episode, check this one out next: Trust Your Gut: The Science and Spirit of Intuitive Decision-Making

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In today?s episode, Mel is giving you the playbook to make decisions without guilt.

If you?ve ever felt stuck between your own life and other people?s obligations, this one?s for you. 

Mel shares the personal (and laugh-out-loud story) of an unexpected 10-day stay with her parents, which started with guilt and ended with her dad?s epic pickleball mishap that ended with him getting back surgery.

This episode is a candid, funny, and unexpectedly deep dive into how to release the pressure to be everything to everyone. 

Whether you?re juggling family visits, battling the guilt of not staying longer, or simply want to have more fun with your loved ones, Mel gives you the real talk and practical tips you need to stay sane and enjoy the ride.

Mel tells you how to turn guilt into joy and find peace in the moments that truly matter. By the end of this episode, you?ll feel empowered to ditch the heavy guilt, embrace the fun, and make every visit with the people you love a memorable one.

For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. 

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In today?s episode, you are getting the ultimate advice for navigating any major life change. 

Mel is now an empty nester and is giving her best wisdom about how to step into a new chapter. She is sharing deeply personal advice about her experience with this transition.

Whether you?re also figuring out your next steps after the kids have left home, or are navigating a move, relationship change, or new job, this advice is exactly what you need to hear.

This episode will be your guide for how to take on the unknown with ease and comfort. It?s exactly what you need to find peace and live a more fulfilled life. 

The truth is, things don?t change with time. It?s what you do with that time that matters. And you?re getting the playbook you need today.

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In today?s episode, you?ll learn the surprising science of happiness. 

This is a masterclass on everything you need to know about happiness: what really creates it, the different types of happiness, and 4 easy habits that will make your life better.

You?ll learn lessons from the longest study on happiness, what habits are blocking your happiness, and science-based tools for feeling better.

It?s also grounded in questions from listeners just like you, who are seeking more happiness, fulfillment, and meaning in their lives. This is an encore episode with new and exciting insights from Mel at the top of the episode. You?ll be happy you joined. Because happiness is not only possible; it is an option for you.

Get out your notebook because we are drilling into decades of psychological research that will ladder up to more meaning, purpose, and satisfaction in your life.

To hear more about some of the powerful research mentioned, listen to this episode with happiness expert Dr. Robert Waldinger: What Makes a Good Life? Lessons From the Longest Study on Happiness

If you, like Mel, find it hard to truly let yourself be happy, listen to this very personal episode about why you?ve been blocking happiness: The Secret to Success & Happiness Nobody Talks About

For more resources, including the studies mentioned today, click here for the podcast episode page. 

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Do you want to know the secret to getting ahead of 99% of people, starting now? 

In today?s episode, Mel is sharing the results of a surprising study that will change how you think about creating the life you want. 

What if you?ve been approaching goal-setting all wrong? 

There?s a simple, hidden advantage in front of you, waiting for you to take it.

Right now, you?re in a unique window of time in which you can leapfrog change, hack productivity, and make the most of your time and energy. 

Very few people know this research about the unique opportunity of the fall to achieve your goals and dreams. 

It?s all covered in today?s episode.

Imagine if by the end of the year you had new, rock-solid habits, an unbreakable routine, and felt calm and energized. This is possible for you by the time you finish listening.

For another personal episode about making the most of your time listen to this episode next: Life Is Short (How to Spend It Wisely)

For more resources, including the studies mentioned today, click here for the podcast episode page. 

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Do you want to know how to get motivated even when you don?t feel like it? 

Today?s episode is one of the best talks ever on how to improve self-motivation and overcome your excuses. 

So before you waste any more time, listen to this. 

After today, you will know how to navigate your life with more power and purpose than you ever thought possible. 

Psychiatrist Dr. Alok Kanojia, MD, also widely known as Dr. K, is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist specializing in modern mental health and the brain. He is beloved by the millions of fans of his YouTube channel Healthy Gamer for his clear, no-nonsense advice about motivation, technology, and making the most of your life.

This is one of those episodes that will forever change the way you think.

For more resources, including links to Dr. Alok Kanojia?s research, website, book, and social media, click here for the podcast episode page. 

If you liked this research-packed episode, you?ll love Dr. K?s first appearance on The Mel Robbins Podcast, which focuses on technology?s impact on the brain and body: Before You Waste Time, Listen to This

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These 8 pieces of advice will change your college experience.

In this episode, Mel is sharing the most impactful and insightful advice for all college students.

Think of it as a freshman year survival guide.

And if you?re a parent of a college student, this episode is one that you?re going to want to share and listen to with your kid.

Mel is sharing advice on:

This episode is the cheat sheet for how to navigate college (and any major life change), so grab your pen and paper because class is in session. 

For another personal episode on navigating your 20?s, check this out next: 13 Things I Wish I Knew in My 20s

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Once you learn these 7 lessons, you will never be the same. 

Today, Mel is sharing the profound wisdom that she learned while hiking on the Appalachian Trail. 

In this deeply personal, relatable, and entertaining episode, Mel walks you through how you can use these insights to improve your relationships, find perspective, change your mindset, and keep your cool even in moments of high stress. 

By the end of this episode, you are going to feel inspired to take on new challenges and climb to the next level in your life. 

For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. 

If you liked this episode, you?ll love listening to this one next, which is a recent fan favorite: 8 Realistic Healthy Habits That Make a Huge Difference

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Today?s episode is a must-listen because you?ll learn exactly what to do (and not do) to take better care of your body. 

In this research-packed episode, one of the top gynecologists in the world is here to debunk 10 myths about women?s health. 

Mel is asking all the uncomfortable questions you want to ask but never have, and today you?re getting the answers.

Gone are the days of feeling small or out of control when it comes to your health. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to take their power back. 

Dr. Jen Gunter, MD, is joining Mel in this no-shame, straight-to-the-point conversation. Dr. Gunter is known as the internet?s best Ob/Gyn. She is a double-board certified, fellowship-trained medical doctor and a fierce advocate for women?s health. 

Dr. Gunter says you deserve science-backed solutions, not fairytales, and she is here to bust through all health myths and clear through the misinformation. This conversation is going to make you think differently about everything, from periods to pleasure?it?s all covered today.

And you?ll also want to listen all the way to the end for one of the most poignant, inspiring endings to any episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast.

For more resources, including links to Dr. Gunter?s research, website, and social media pages, click here for the podcast episode page. 

If you liked this research-packed episode, you?ll love Dr. Gunter?s first appearance on The Mel Robbins Podcast, which focuses on menopause: How to Balance Your Hormones: What Your Doctor Isn?t Telling You About Menopause

For another personal episode about health, listen to the recent conversation Mel had with Dr. Rena Malik, MD: I?ve Never Told This Story: Leaky Bladder, Pelvic Floor, UTIs, & Constipation (#1 Urologist Gives Solutions)

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Today?s episode is the guide that you need to create lasting change and uplevel in all areas of your life.

You will learn the 3 foundational habits that will transform your life and improve your productivity, wellness, health, and life balance.

These 3 habits are essential to your health, and you need to get them right. Renowned experts are here to give you their straight-from-the-lab advice on how to do each of these things in the optimal way and make them a habit you can stick with for life. 

Consider the next hour an investment in your health and wellbeing. You can?t afford to miss it.

What should you listen to next? 

You?ll love the full podcast episodes with each of the experts featured today:

Patrick McKeown, 5 Ways to Improve Your Breathing for Better Health (With the #1 Breath Expert in the World):  Apple I Spotify

Dr. Shane O?Mara, The Shocking Science and Benefits of Taking a Simple Walk:  Apple I Spotify 

Dr. Gina Poe, How to Get Better Sleep and Boost Your Learning, Memory, and Energy: Apple I Spotify

Dr. Neha Sangwan, The Surprising Link Between People Pleasing & Your Health: A Medical Doctor?s Recommendation on How to Say ?No?: Apple I Spotify 

For more resources, including links to learn more about each expert on today?s episode, click here for the podcast episode page. 

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Today, you are getting the 8 science-backed hacks to lower your stress, amplify your happiness, and make you healthier.

Harvard?s Dr. Aditi Nerurkar is here to show you exactly how you can get back on track.

If you?ve ever wanted to know exactly how a Harvard doctor grocery shops, meditates, exercises, eats, and even commutes, you?re getting all of that and more today.

You?ll love this research-packed episode because every habit that Dr. Aditi shares is simple, easy to apply, and makes you feel better right away.

Dr. Aditi Nerurkar is a medical doctor, researcher, and world-renowned expert in stress and public health. 

She's a lecturer at Harvard Medical School and was the medical director of Harvard's Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital's integrative medicine program, where she developed an enormous clinical practice in stress management using evidence-based integrative approaches to help her patients feel better.

Today, she is going to give you evidence-based integrative approaches that are easy, simple, and proven to make you feel better, calmer, and healthier. 

For more resources, including links to Dr. Aditi Nerurkar?s research, website, and social media, click here for the podcast episode page. 

If you like this inspiring episode, and want to better understand what it is you truly want and how to work towards it you should listen to this episode next: How to Figure Out What You Really Want: Use This Life-Changing Hack

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In today?s episode, Mel is helping you get true clarity about what you really want and create a plan to make it happen.

The free companion workbook to this episode can be found at melrobbins.com/what.

Mel created this free workbook, What Do You Really Want, as a way to thank YOU for your support of this podcast and for making it one of the most popular podcasts in the world.

In this episode and workbook, Mel is helping you get to the heart of this powerful question: 

What do you really want? 

The fact is, if you don't know what you really want, you're never going to get it. It's one of the top reasons why people stay stuck. 

But that won?t be you. This deeply personal episode will walk you through a science backed method that is proven to help you get to the heart of what you want right now in your life. 

There's nothing more important to spend your time on than yourself, and allow this episode to be your guide.

Do not let any more time go by wishing things were different. This is your opportunity to get what you really want and redefine your future. 

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The Olympians are the best of the best, and today, Mel is revealing 5 habits that your favorite Olympic athletes use to win. 

These 5 habits will change your life forever, and they all involve mindset, mental preparation, and simple tactics that you can instantly apply in your own life.

First, Mel will explain exactly how the most famous gymnasts use visualization to manifest specific outcomes and results. 

Next, you?ll learn about the ?Bronze Medal Mindset? and how it will create exceptional results in your everyday life. Once you know the science behind this, you will be more resilient, no matter what happens in your day. 

Third, you?ll learn about a specific daily practice from Mel?s favorite Olympic swimmer that will make you happier (and make you more influential as well).

Fourth, you?ll learn why winners always quit. This habit is not what you think, and you?ll be surprised by what Mel shares with you.

And finally, there?s a very specific question that every Olympian knows the answer to. Mel shares a powerful story from the Paralympics that will make you understand how to answer it and use it in your life.

Answering this question will help you get clear about what you want and empower you to take the next step forward in your life. 

And you don?t need to take the next step alone: Mel has created a free 26-page workbook that will walk you through a science-backed method that is proven to help you get to the heart of what you want right now in your life. 

Just go to melrobbins.com/what and you can get your hands on it in less than a minute, and you will be one step closer to getting what you really want. 

For more resources for this episode, including research studies, articles, and videos of every Olympian mentioned, click here for the podcast episode page.

If you liked this research-packed episode, you?ll love listening to this episode next: 3 Small Decisions That Make You Feel Incredible: Do This Every Morning After Waking Up

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Today, you are going to learn about something that impacts 40% of women and 30% of men. This topic can be embarrassing and difficult to talk about, but Mel is putting an end to the shame.

Mel is opening up for the first time about her decades long struggle with leaky bladder and pelvic floor issues, sharing how they kept her from fully living, and what she did to finally stop suffering.

She has invited Dr. Rena Malik, MD, one of the top urologists in the world, to have this important conversation with her, and to give you the specific solutions you need if you struggle with leaky bladder, pelvic floor issues, UTIs, and constipation. 

Dr. Rena is an absolute powerhouse who is known for her viral, no-shame, straight-to-the-point advice. She?s a top urologist and pelvic surgeon who specializes in female pelvic medicine, reconstructive surgery, and sexual medicine. Her YouTube videos have over 300 million views and she?s published over 100 peer-reviewed research articles, multiple review articles, and book chapters.

And today, you?ve got an appointment with her. Join Dr. Rena and Mel for a very personal, open, and solution-filled conversation so you can take control and stop suffering.

This episode is so packed with actionable advice that you?ll want to share it with every person in your life who needs this information too.

For more resources, including links to Dr. Rena Malik?s research, website, and informative YouTube videos, click here for the podcast episode page. 

If you liked this episode, you?ll love listening to Dr. Rena?s first appearance on The Mel Robbins Podcast: The Most Important Sex Advice No One Ever Told You: Revamp Your Sex Life in 10 Minutes

For another personal take on a health topic that isn?t discussed enough, check out: The #1 Menopause Doctor: How to Lose Belly Fat, Sleep Better, & Stop Suffering Now

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This is expert relationship advice everyone needs to hear.

Whether you are single, dating, in a relationship, or married, you will learn the relationship secrets you never knew you were missing.

This is not the same stale relationship advice you?ve heard over and over again. The fresh advice you hear in this episode will jumpstart your relationship or help you find real and lasting love. 

Learn the simple habits of all happy relationships, how to find a great partner without a dating app, and get the quick advice you need to hear to improve your love life instantly.

Matthew Hussey is here to help Mel give relationship advice that will make your love life come alive, no matter what state it?s in right now. For more than 17 years, Matthew has been helping people feel more confident and in control of their relationships. His YouTube channel is number one in the world for love-life advice, with over half a billion views, and he is a New York Times bestselling author. Today, he is helping you.

Listen for the best advice you will hear for finding love, falling in love, and keeping in love.

For more resources, including links to Matthew?s book, website, and social media, click here for the podcast episode page. 

If you liked this episode, you?ll love listening to Matthew?s first episode next: The Best Relationship Advice No One Ever Told You, and for more great relationship advice, 3 Requirements of a Good Relationship

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In today?s episode, you?ll learn how to do a mindset reset to unlock the full power of your mind.

Your brain is wired to give you what you want, and today, you?re getting Mel?s science-backed insights and her step by step guide for letting go of negative thoughts and redirecting your energy to self transformation. 

You?ll learn how to use neuroscience and specific mindset tricks to take control of your mental habits and become more optimistic and resilient. This is an encore episode with new and exciting insights from Mel at the top of the episode that is packed with tools, tips, and scripts to reprogram your mind for more positive thinking.

For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page. 

If you liked this episode, listen to this powerful and tactical episode next: How to Motivate Yourself: Leverage Dopamine & Overcome Your Excuses

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This one episode will change how you think about your entire life ? and what comes after life ends. 

You are going to learn how to let death, the regrets of the dying, and near death experiences shape your life.

Joining Mel today in this deeply profound and moving episode is Dr. Zach Bush, MD.

Dr. Zach is a triple board certified physician specializing in hospice care, internal medicine, and endocrinology. He is one of the most compelling medical minds currently working to improve our understanding of human and environmental health.

He is here today to share his wisdom and insights from his extensive experience working with people near death and being with them during the dying process as a hospice physician. 

Dr. Zach is also going to share what he calls the ?science of the soul? and the powerful lessons you can learn from near death experiences. He even reveals for the first time ever, his own powerful near death experience and how that has shaped his life.

What you learn today will forever change you. 

For more resources, including links to learn more about Dr. Zach Bush and his work, click here for the podcast episode page. 

If you liked this profound and science-backed episode, you?ll love listening to this episode next with Harvard?s Dr. Robert Waldinger: What Makes a Good Life? Lessons From the Longest Study on Happiness

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Today, you are getting Mel?s favorite science-backed hacks for more confidence, productivity, concentration, and peace. 

In this episode, Mel is teaching you how you can boost your mood and transform your mind using the tool of music. 

First, Mel will reveal the songs you need to listen to starting today that will instantly reset your mood, change your mindset, and leave you feeling in awe of life. 

Then, she will also give you the specific types of sound and music you can use daily to instantly prime your brain for learning, unmatched productivity, and even healing. 

This episode is fun, surprising, and packed with practical tips you can start using right away. 

Throughout the episode, Mel shares many of her favorite playlists, including ones for energy, focus, and healing. She has curated these playlists for you. Click here for them. 

If you liked this episode, you?ll love listening to this episode next: How to Build the Life You Want: Timeless Wisdom for More Happiness & Purpose

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